July 27, 1974 — May 19, 2024
Where did Maycreate get it's name?
Erin May and husband Brian May founded Maycreate in 2004. They were inseparable through a rich and rewarding creative and entrepreneurial journey that brought them together in Chattanooga, TN — the only town they chose to live in twice.
After working for several of the biggest entrepreneurs and agencies in the world, Erin and Brian returned to Chattanooga and started Maycreate in January 2004 with the purpose “to create an agency where coworkers would not dread coming to work Monday morning, and only keep clients who viewed us as a partner in their success.” Their commitment to great work and a healthy culture set them apart.
To support Maycreate in the early days, Erin led media strategy for a New York agency while managing the accounting and human resource needs of Maycreate after hours. As Maycreate grew, so did her daily involvement.
In hundreds of ways, big and small, Erin's example and enduring impact will continue to guide our agency and enrich our lives.
Preservation
Her love of historic architecture led her to play a pivotal role in placing dozens of Old Town residences on Signal Mountain on The National Register of Historic Places. In 2004 she and architect Andy Smith started Preservation Studio South.
Service
Five years on the board of Cornerstones, plus fundraising for the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, and Chambliss Children's Home — among dozens of other Chattanooga non-profits.
Giving
She gave actively to national and international Christian charities — India Partners and St. Jude Children's Hospital among her favorites — and rescued and adopted older Yorkshire Terriers across East Tennessee and Georgia.
Roots
Signal Mountain born, Signal Mountain Presbyterian raised. Honor Council president at Girls Preparatory School, class of 1993. B.A. in Art History from Centre College, class of 1997, and a member of Kappa Alpha Theta.
